CNC Programmer, Setup & Production Release Technician

Tap Growth ai; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Growth ai is seeking a hands-on CNC programmer to guide parts from CAD drawings through programming, setup, prove-out, first article approval and production release. This role blends programming with manufacturing execution and requires practical problem solving on the shop floor.

You will develop machining strategies, select tooling, optimize cycle times, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing manufacturing support to sustain quality and throughput.

Qualifications

• CNC programming and CAD/CAM experience, setup experience, first article experience, blueprint reading, troubleshooting, and production support.

Responsibilities

• CNC Programming & Process Development — create CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, develop machining strategies, convert drawings and models into production-ready programs, select tooling and machining processes, optimize cycle times and efficiency
• Setup, Prove-Out & Production Release — perform machine setups, run first articles, prove out new programs, validate dimensions and tolerances, troubleshoot machining issues, release jobs into production
• Manufacturing Support — provide technical support to machinists, support engineering changes, troubleshoot production challenges, improve manufacturing processes

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Machine setup

First article

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Production support

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Tap Growth ai is seeking a hands-on CNC programmer to guide parts from CAD drawings through programming, setup, prove-out, first article approval and production release. This role blends programming with manufacturing execution and requires practical problem solving on the shop floor.

You will develop machining strategies, select tooling, optimize cycle times, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing manufacturing support to sustain quality and throughput.